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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.42, 22,908.90 and 10,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.42, 22,908.90 and 10,040.76 is: 15,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.42 : 22,908.90 = 10,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.42/22,908.90 = 10,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.42x = 22,908.90 × 10,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.42x = 230,022,766.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,022,766.76/15,272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.32

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